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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.61, 35,950.01 and 7,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.61, 35,950.01 and 7,326.57 is: 10,989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.61 : 35,950.01 = 7,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.61/35,950.01 = 7,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.61x = 35,950.01 × 7,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.61x = 263,390,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,390,228.13/23,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.88

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